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2.6 Streets
Always use extreme caution when crossing streets. Reflective tapes on the
wheelchair and/or your clothing will make you more visible to drivers.
Please comply with traffic safety code.
Avoid potholes and rough terrain that might cause the front casters to become stuck.
2.7 General
The expected service life of the product is 5 years, presuming that the product is
used daily in accordance with the safety operation instructions, inspection and
maintenance instructions, and intended use that are described in this manual.
Always make sure BOTH wheel locks are applied before getting into or out of the
wheelchair.
Never stand on the footplates when getting into or out of the wheelchair.
Never carry more than one passenger. KARMA wheelchairs are limited to one user.
Use caution to assure your clothing doesn’t get tangled with the wheels.
When the user is operating the wheelchair using the handrim, please push the
wheelchair gently. DO NOT apply a sudden huge force on the handrim. It could
cause the wheelchair to tip over. Please refer to the figure below for the best grip
points for using the handrim.
(Only for the Ergo 2/Ergo 3 series with 20″/24″ rear wheels)
2.8 Upholstery
When cleaning the upholstery, use warm water and a mild soap.
Upholstery cleaner/foam can also be used, but avoid other cleaning solvents.
Avoid frequent cleaning because this will affect its fire retardant performance.
Stay away from flames, which might injure users and damage the wheelchair.